Marlo Vernon
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Georgia Prevention Institute
School of Public Health
Department of Institute for Public and Preventive Health
School of Public Health
Department of Community & Behavioral Health Sciences
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Bio
Experienced research scientist with a demonstrated history of working in higher education and public health. Skilled in Program Evaluation, Grant Writing, Program Development, Public Health Research, Maternal and Child Health, and Data Analysis.
Education
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Ph.D., Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Augusta University, 2018
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MPH, Public Health Education and Promotion
University of South Carolina -, 2003
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BA, English Language and Literature, General
Franciscan University Of Steub, 2001
Awards & Honors
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Georgia Commission on Maternal and Infant Health
Governor's Office, State of Georgia, 2025
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Dr. John Carrigg Alumni Award
Franciscan University of Steubenville, OH, 2020
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Scholar-in-Training Award
AACR, 2020
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Applied Public Health Statistics, Student Award Finalist
American Public Health Association, 2018
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Medical Care Student Abstract Award
American Public Health Association, 2017
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
Teaching Interests
Public Health
Maternal and Child Health
Innovation in Health Sciences
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Association between education and allostatic load with risk of cancer mortality among Hispanic women, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Abstract A157: Age-related disparities in survival following colorectal cancer diagnosis in an underserved community in Georgia, 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Abstract B070: Addressing health disparities around breastfeeding: Development of a braided curriculum, 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Abstract B154: Effect modification of United States residency and length of time in US on the relationship between allostatic load and cancer mortality risk in Hispanic/Latinx Americans: Insights from NHANES (1999-2019), 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Exploring Maternal and Child Health through Systematic Braiding-a Breastfeeding and Parenting Initiative for Expecting Mothers, 2024
Conference Proceeding
Research Interests
Maternal mortality and morbidity
Cancer prevention
Innovation in Health Sciences Research
Socioecological Model of Public Health
Department Service
College Service
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Sub-Committee, GME
2022 - 2024
Role: Attendee, Meeting
University Service
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Lyceum Committee
2019 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Purposeful Choice Committee, Momentum Year
2018 - Present
Role: Committee Member
Professional Service
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Georgia Commisson on Maternal and Infant Health
2025 - Present
Role: Member
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American Public Health Association
2024 - 2025
Role: Committee Chair
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American Public Health Association
2023 - 2025
Role: Officer, Other Officer
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BeClear Statewide Drug Free Initiative
2020 - 2024
Role: Officer, Vice President
Public Service
